This is why I love short films

The short film industry is booming- thanks to online video sharing sites (such as YouTube). The art of short filmmaking itself, is growing in popularity as equipment becomes cheaper and more amateurs are making films. Taking a class at the College of St. Rose for “Video Production for the Internet” has definitely sparked my industry in these types of films.

I came across this short film, entitled “Plastic Bag” (2009) produced and directed by Ramin Bahrani, in class while discussing the work of producer, director, and writer- Werner Herzog (Grizzly Man, Encounters at the End of the World). At first I skeptically stared at the videos being displayed on the projector, until we came across this film.

It’s a film about a plastic bag. Yes, the one you get after purchasing groceries at the store. Such a unique idea presented in this short film with GREAT cinematography.

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Also, in response to your insight: “Such a unique idea presented in this short film with GREAT cinematography,” I also have to add that the music and ambient sound of the plastic bag’s rustling as it is buffeted about by the wind, combined with the voiceover of Werner Herzog who narrates the story from the point of view of the plastic bag, makes this film magical.